Director, Pharmacy - Procurement Strategy

Job SummaryDirects, plans, and leads pharmacy business operations functions. Coordinates activities between the various stakeholders within Pharmacy, Revenue Cycle, Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence and Analytics, and Finance.

Identifies

and works to improve clinical and non-clinical processes by

leveraging

automation (

ie

, automated dispensing cabinets and inventory management systems) and technology (

ie

, electronic medical records). Works closely with Information Services and Pharmacy leaders to develop and

maintain

a pharmacy technology roadmap. Oversees 340B programs at Corewell Health and coordinates policy and operational changes with pharmacy leaders and authorizing officials at respective entities. Coordinates CorewellHealth Delivery System pharmacy medication

purchasing

, distribution, recall, and contracting activities

.Essential FunctionsCollaborates closely with departmental directors to prioritize initiatives from organizational vision and develops action-oriented goals. Uses organizational knowledge gained by connecting people and teams to drive changes effectively

.

Provides financial/revenue

expertise

in planning new services that generate

additional

sources of profitable revenue. Manages costs by continually seeking data that will

identify

opportunities and

take action to eliminate

non-

value added

processes.

Directs pharmacy

purchasing

across Corewell Health Delivery System. Collaborates closely with Supply Chain Services and hospital and medical group pharmacy leadership to ensure patient needs are met. Manages drug wholesaler and

direct to

manufacturer

purchasing

agreements.

Plans, prepares, implements, monitors and controls assigned areas' operational and capital budget to ensure sound fiscal management consistent with the goals of Corewell Health. Develops programs and collaborative strategies to enhance growth and revenue for service areas

.

Develops and

maintains

a pharmacy technology roadmap in close collaboration with Pharmacy, Informatics, and Information Services leadership.

Responsible for third party vendor agreements, including but not limited to, 340B software, automated dispensing systems, and automated compounding systems.

Develops and

maintains

quality monitoring system to continuously

monitor

and measure the quality,

safety

and outcomes of business services. Develops service quality indicators to evaluate unit performance, staff performance, and develops improvement plans to correct variances. Participates in and

facilitates

interdisciplinary performance initiatives

.

Collaborates with the Pharmacy leaders, Revenue Management Services, Finance, medical staff, nursing staff, other

departments

and/or professional groups to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services that support patient care delivery, and plan effective

utilization

of workforce,

facilities

and equipment

.

QualificationsRequired

Bachelor's Degree

Business, accounting, health administration, or related field

Preferred

Master's Degree

Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or

other

related field

5 years of relevant experience Specialized experience in operational, business, technology, ambulatory or clinical pharmacy Required

3years of relevant experience Pharmacy or healthcare leadership Required

Experience using pharmacy financial reporting systems and managing pharmacy budgets Required

Experience with successful development and execution of strategic and operational plans Required

Experience in

identifying

improvement opportunities and engaging key stakeholders to deliver on the opportunity Required

#LI - CHPhysical DemandsPallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5

lbs

: Seldom up to 10

lbs

Waist to Waist > 5

lbs

: Seldom up to 10

lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5

lbs

: Seldom up to 10

lbs

Waist to Overhead > 5

lbs

: Seldom up to 10

lbs

Bilateral Carry > 5

lbs

: Seldom up to 10

lbs

Unilateral Carry > 5

lbs

: Seldom up to 10

lbs

Pushing Force > 5

lbs

: Seldom up to 10

lbs

Pulling Force > 5

lbs

: Seldom up to 10

lbs

Sitting: Frequently

Standing: Occasionally

Walking: Occasionally

Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom

Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally

Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom

Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally

Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom

Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

Handling: Occasionally

Forceful Grip > 5

lbs

: Seldom

Forceful Pinch > 2

lbs

: Seldom

Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

Primary LocationSITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department NameAdministration - Pharmacy Business Services - GR

Employment TypeFull time

ShiftDay (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours40

Hours of Work8am to 5 pm

Days WorkedMonday to Friday

Weekend FrequencyN/A

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